The Czech Republic .... in the of Europe

The Czech Republic nestles in a basin encircled with a wreath of border mountain ranges. In the past, the country was intersected by a network of ancient trade routes running from east, west, north and south along the narrow river valleys to meet deep inland. Over centuries, the most important nations of Europe have met here and influenced each other's destinies.

The Czech lands are virtually a showcase of architectural styles, as reflected in their historic towns, castles and manor houses, valuable relics of sacred and rural architecture, remarkable museums and gallery collections and unique examples of technical construction. The most important locations are- the historic core of Prague, the towns of Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Litnomysl and Kromeriz, the pilgrim church of St John Nepomuk at Zelena Hora near Zdar nad Sazavou, the Lednice-Valice area and the village of Holasovice in southern Bohemia - have rightly been entered in the UNESCO List of the World Cultural Heritage. Most eminent personalities of European and World science and art have left their indelible imprint on the country's history. Mozart, Goethe, Kafka, Beethoven, Einstein, Tycho Brahe and Casanova are only a few of the numerous celebrities who were influenced by or in some way connected with the Czech Lands.

Whether you are looking for a place to relax, for sport or entertainment, if you want to become acquainted with history, art and the beauties of nature or need a suitable venue for congresses, scientific symposia or commercial and training meetings, then the Czech Republic can certainly offer you a wide choice and favorable conditions.

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The Malta Connection

How it all started: July 1982 Czech Republic participates at the Malta International Fair. Photos show visits by the then President of Malta Dr Censu Tabone and Prime Minister Dr Edward Fenech Adami. The Czech Pavilion was managed by Mr.Nosek from the Czech Ministry of Industry, Trade, & Mr Jiri Homola from BVV Brno.

During that year the Embassy of the Czech & Slovak Republic in Malta was closed down and Tonio Casapinta was asked by Mr.Nosek to take care of the interests Czech & Slovak residents in Malta. Tonio Casapinta was officially confirmed as the Hon Consul of C.R in Malta on the 8th of may 1995.

Former President of Malta Dr.Vincent Tabone beingwelcomed in the Czech Republic Pavilion

Since then the Consulate has endeavored to promote the Czech Republic in Malta both in political, cultural and economic fields.

In June 1999 Tonio Casapinta was decorated with the Bronze Medal from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In June 2003, Tonio Casapinta was awarded the "Gratias Agit" award for services to the Czech Republic by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr Cyril Svoboda.

Former Prime Minister of Malta Dr.Edward Fenech Adami being entertained to Czech Beer in the Czech Pavilion.

Consulate Opening Hours

Winter : September to June 08:00 to 16:30 hrsSummer : June to August 08:00 to 14:00 hrsMonday to Friday